As Federal Antitrust Prosecutions Rise, Potential Criminal Pitfalls Loom for HR Professionals

The Biden administration seeks to position itself as one that will crack down on employers' attempts to limit their employees' mobility and pay through allegedly non-competitive measures.

9 minute read November 01, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Laily Sheybani

As Federal Antitrust Prosecutions Rise, Potential Criminal Pitfalls Loom for HR Professionals

On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden issued his "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy" (EO), establishing his administration as one that will prioritize the importance of competition in the workforce.

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